SNAKE AVOIDANCE CLINIC
With Dr. Bud Calderwood DVM
Saturday, April 23, 2016 starting at 8:00 a.m.
What is Snake Proofing?
Dogs are trained to associate the smell, sound and site of a snake with a negative reinforcement. Dr. Calderwood fits the dog with an e-collar to
provide negative re-enforcement. The strength of the correction is calibrated for each dog and is somewhat stiff, so expect your dog to react accordingly. Bear in mind, this training could be LIFE SAVING. The snakes used in this clinic have been rendered safe by removing their fangs and taping their mouths shut.
The clinic consists of a small course where various venomous snakes are arranged in several situations. The dog's handler is instructed to lead the
dog through the course on a leash. Dr. Calderwood's expertise in canine and reptile behavior allows him to apply the right correction exactly at the right moment for each snake encounter. He has gained this insight through years of experience with many hundreds of dogs. The dog is then lead back through the course to gauge its reaction to subsequent snake encounters. This training is used to allow your dog to associate the sound and smell of a snake with danger and train them to avoid the situation. In our “neck of the woods” this is a very important training that may save your dog’s life.
Cost: $50 for first dog in family, $40 for any other dogs in that family
$35 to re-check a previously tested dog. Please make checks payable to ECVC.
Requirements: This is a community service and ALL BREEDS of dogs are welcome. Dogs must be leash-trained, over 6 months old and weigh at least 20 pounds. If you have a dog that is less than 20 lbs., but over 6 months of age, you may be granted a waiver, but will need to call Sue Towne first for special instructions from Dr. Calderwood. Priority will be given to pre-paid entrants and to members of the ECVC. Day of event entries may be taken as space is available.
Location: THIS WILL BE HELD AT SUE TOWNE’S HOME: 356 Whitfield Rd., Freeport, FL 32439
Directions: From Interstate 10: Take Exit # 85 - US 331 south towards Freeport. Continue to follow US-331 S/FL-83 south for 14.3 miles. Turn RIGHT onto SR-20 west. Follow SR-20 west for 5.3 miles, then turn left onto Whitfield Rd. - go ¼ mile and turn right into driveway - the driveway is the first driveway on right after a single-lane bridge. You will see a red brick mailbox with 356 Whitfield Road on it. Come through the gate and close behind you.
Coming from Fort Walton Beach or Destin: Take the Mid-Bay Bridge (SR-293N) and exit onto SR-20 east and turn right. Go 13 miles, then turn right onto Whitfield Rd. - go ¼ mile and turn right into driveway - the driveway is the first driveway on right after a single-lane bridge. You will see a red brick mailbox with 356 Whitfield Road on it. Come through the gate and close behind you.
Coming from Sandestin or East: Take Highway 98 to US Highway 331 North. Go 9.7 miles; turn left onto SR-20 west for 5.3 miles, then turn left onto Whitfield Rd. - go ¼ mile and turn right into driveway - the driveway is the first driveway on right after a single-lane bridge. You will see a red brick mailbox with 356 Whitfield Road on it. Come through the gate and close behind you.
To Register: Please fill out entry form below and send it with a check made payable to
ECVC to the following address:
Sue Towne
356 Whitfield Road
Freeport, FL 32439
Questions: Please send any questions to:
Or call Sue Towne at 850-585-6892
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Owners Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________Phone:________________________________________
Canine’s Name ($50 for first or $35 for recheck) 1._________________________________re-check? Y/N
Additional Canine(s) ($40/additional dog): 2._________________________________re-check? Y/N
For additional canines, please note on back 3._________________________________re-check? Y/N
Total: # of Canines_______ Total Cost: $______
Agreement:
I (we) agree to hold the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim, and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog.
Signature of Owner_________________________________________________ ________